Sterling Raymond Smith Jr.

July 12, 1927 - July 30, 2010

Sterling Smith, the husband of Inez Smith, of Paige, Texas died on Friday, July 30, 2010 in Bastrop, Texas at the age of 83.

Sterling Raymond Smith was born on July 12, 1927 in Chappell Hill, Texas to Sterling & Ethel (Perkins) Smith, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army and was married to Inez Reichle on March 13, 1945 in Brenham, Texas. He had been employed as a bus driver.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Inez Smith of Paige; sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Sharon Smith of Cypress, Texas and Rodger and Dianne Smith of Paige, Texas; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings with Rev. Esau Rodriquez officiating. Burial followed at the Friendship Cemetery in Hills, Texas.